Don’t hate the player, hate the name. After three decades, Nintendo has decided to change the controversial name of one of the villains from “Super Mario Bros” ahead of the movie’s official release in Japan this week. The Japanese video game giant announced the image overhaul in a recent message on their Twitter account. Per … Read more
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon take their intellectual pursuits seriously. The brainy best friends, famed for co-writing the Oscar-winning screenplay “Good Will Hunting,” are both ultra-competitive when it comes to Wordle. And while Affleck, 50, declared that he and Damon, 52, play the popular word game, the “Justice League” star is feeling injustice because he’s … Read more
While it may sound odd, embracing your inner kid and playing games may very well assist your career advancement. “Gamifying the learning process through interactive activities, such as motivational flashcards and role-playing exercises, can transform routine job training into an engaging and enjoyable experience,” said Matthew Warzel, president of MJW Careers in Wilmington, NC. “By … Read more
For years, seeing the words “video game adaptation” attached to a film or television show inevitably felt like a warning. Until The Last of Us. Based on the hit video game from developer Naughty Dog and distributed by Sony, HBO’s nine-episode drama was an instant success when it debuted in January, earning rave reviews and … Read more
This content was truly shocking. A Twitch star was temporarily banned from the live-streaming platform after zapping herself with a shock collar as part of a bizarre stunt. A video of the electrifying moment is creating a buzz in the gaming community. “Me and @HanaxBananaa are testing how dumb we are and Shocking each other … Read more
It’s a Huggy Wuggy horror show. Parents are going through plush animal hell over a horror video game character named Huggy Wuggy. With a blue and red mouth, the shaggy monster shows off razor sharp teeth when he smiles in the game Poppy Playtime. Players solve puzzles to find the maniacal mascot, who then pops … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Gerard Gallant’s New York Rangers are on the playoff bubble. Sitting at seventh place in the NHL’s Eastern Conference with a 27-14-8 record after the All-Star break, Igor … Read more
Here comes Santa Claws. An arcade aficionado is gifting TikTokers the ultimate hack for mastering the notoriously impossible claw machine. It’s so simple, or so it seems: Double tap the claw button. In the viral clip, the arcade enthusiast demonstrates the trick of the trade, tapping the claw once to drop it down on the … Read more
Modern Xbox consoles will soon have a new default setting that regulates the video game systems’ power usage to protect the environment. “Xbox is working to reduce our environmental impact to help us reach Microsoft’s goal of being a carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste company by 2030 by rethinking how we design, build, distribute, … Read more
Forget the usual bottle of wine or box of chocolates. This holiday season, give them the gift of play. Our sporty Santa-approved list — from a Fender guitar to help them rock out to a handsome bicycle with portable pedal power and a Hublot golf watch for clocking every fantastic moment on the fairway — … Read more
CNN — Mario learns that being a hero is a tough gig in the new trailer for “Super Mario Bros. Movie.” The colorful preview, in which Mario (Chris Pratt) sets off on an adventure to defend Mushroom Kingdom against Bowser (Jack Black), features a look at some much-anticipated characters, including Donkey Kong (voiced by Seth … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. What’s your sign? We ask because we care, we ask because it matters and most importantly, we ask so we can help you find the perfect gift. Aquarius philosopher Simone Weil maintained, “Attention is the rarest and purest … Read more
This guy’s thinking outside the box. Florian Kastenmeier, of Germany, now holds the Guinness World Record for assembling the largest collection of rotating puzzles in the world — a whopping 1,519. The Bavarian 40-year-old’s obsession with Rubik’s Cubes began when he was a kid and he and his three brothers attempted to solve the puzzle. … Read more
Here’s the sitch, Scrabble stans. Your convos around the board are about to get more interesting with about 500 new words and variations added to the game’s official dictionary: stan, sitch, convo, zedonk, dox and fauxhawk among them. Out this month, the add-ons in the seventh edition of “The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary” join more … Read more
Taylor Swift announced the Eras Tour earlier this month — her first since her “Reputation” album tour in 2018 — and fans are eager to get their hands on tickets. The series of concerts is described as “a journey through all of [Swift’s] musical eras” and will launch in stadiums in the US. The coveted … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Thirteen years is a long time to wait. That’s how long it’s been since the Phillies have played a World Series game at their home Citizens Bank Park. Now that they’re back on their home turf and tied … Read more
Solving one riddle can be the first step to becoming an FBI special agent. Matthew Palandra, who goes by @themagicmatt on TikTok, shared a riddle that has people questioning if they should make a career change to crime. Palandra begins to share the riddle filled with essential details that can make or break your entry to be … Read more
Medical professionals are sounding alarms over “gaming supplements” — products marketed to video gamers of all ages — that promise to “fuel” their gaming and supposedly allow the users to play longer, focus more intensely and achieve better results. These products contain caffeine, which — if consumed in too great a quantity — may be harmful for children … Read more